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Location

9/10

Very north end of Imerovígli, 2km northwest of central Firá, right at the start of the marked path to Oía.

Style & character

9/10

In a variation on the usual local cliffside cave-house conversion, this is partly an adapted kánava, or wine cellar, from the 18th century, turned into accommodation only during the 1990s. In two units, you can still see the original wine collection basins, left in situ under glass panels. The older, pre-existing conversions are the highest in the complex.

Service & facilities

9/10

Willing, both from the owners and seasonal staff of up to eight – almost one per unit, quite a ratio. A laptop on loan, inexpensive (for Santoríni, anyway) car hire and transfers can all be arranged and there is free parking nearby. The reasonably secluded but unheated pool, next to the pleasant, pastel-shaded bar in the main communal area, is almost big enough to do laps in. Complimentary towels (also for the beach) provided.

Bar

Laundry

Pool

Room service

Rooms

9/10

Just ten units, all (except for one) with private balcony, fridges and sound systems, are strewn over five levels, in three grades: basic studios, deluxe studios (sufficient for most needs) and so-called apartments, larger than the deluxe studios but with the same number of rooms. Decor – especially in the bathrooms – features hand-made tiles underfoot and pebble-mosaic shower stalls. The furniture is typical Cycladic faux-antique, in pastel colours. But you’ll be out on your balcony or terrace much of the time anyway.

Value for money

9/10

Very good – similar views at nearby establishments would probably cost you at least another £80 per couple. Double rooms from €140/£107 April, May or Oct to €320/£243 for the largest apartments in mid-summer (room only). Open mid-April to mid-Oct. Free Wi-Fi.